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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Gandhi Jayanti Celebration lights Up Khadi Gramodyog Bhawan, Connaught Place, Delhi
Distinguished Ministers and Leaders Grace the Commemoration
KVI Products in the Spotlight bringing alive Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Khadi for Nation, Khadi for Fashion, Khadi for Transformation
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's remarkable leadership in empowering Mahatma Gandhi's vision of promoting and embracing Khadi products in India is being celebrated by Khadi India at Connaught Place, Delhi. Khadi Gramodyog Bhawan played host to an enthusiastic crowd as it celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with grandeur including distinguished dignitaries comprising Shri Hardeep Singh Puri Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State  for Science & Technology, Shri JP Nadda , National President of BJP and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and Shri Manoj Tiwari Member of Lok Sabha alongwith several other MPs and MLAs.
The Bhawan witnessed a surge in visitors who not only were amazed at Make in India items but also purchased an array of Khadi and Village Industries products, showcasing their deep admiration for these indigenous goods. Miniature Charkha and Gandhi Topi emerged as the crowd's favorites, reflecting the rich heritage that reflects Mahatma Gandhi's profound legacy.
The Bhawan offered special discounts including a remarkable 60% off on selected items, 20% discount on Khadi products, and a generous 10% discount on Village Industries Products.
Further, Omja Cold Press Mobile Van was inaugurated in front of the Bhawan. Omja Oils and Agro is a PMEGP Unit. The van demonstrated production & extraction of Sunflower oil, Mustard oil, Sesame oil, and Coconut oil right on the spot, providing visitors with the unique opportunity to witness the process.
Khadi Gramodyog Bhawan continues to stand as a testament to the enduring spirit of Khadi and Village Industries, embodying the ideals and principles championed by Mahatma Gandhi. The overwhelming response of this celebration is proof of the tremendous awareness for being Vocal for Local among every Indian.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit UP on 16th November and inaugurate Purvanchal Expressway
PM to also witness Airshow on the 3.2 km long airstrip constructed on the Expressway in Sultanpur district
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on 16th November, 2021 and inaugurate Purvanchal Expressway at Karwal Kheri in Sultanpur district at around 1:30 PM.
After the inauguration, Prime Minister will also witness an Airshow by the Indian Air Force on the 3.2 km long airstrip constructed on the Expressway in Sultanpur district to enable landing/take-off of Indian Air Force fighter planes in case of emergency.
The Purvanchal Expressway is 341 Km long. It starts from village Chaudsarai, district Lucknow located on Lucknow-Sultanpur road  and ends at village Hydaria located on National Highway No. 31, 18 km east of UP-Bihar border. The expressway is 6-lane wide which can be expanded to 8-lane in future. Constructed at an estimated cost of about Rs 22500 crore, the Purvanchal Expressway is going to give a boost to the economic development of eastern part of Uttar Pradesh especially the districts of Lucknow, Barabanki, Amethi, Ayodhya, Sultanpur, Ambedkar Nagar, Azamgarh, Mau and Ghazipur.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 163.58 Cr
More than 59 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 93.23%
2,85,914 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 22,23,018
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 17.33%
With the administration of more than 59 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 163.58 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,78,01,420sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,93,701
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2nd Dose
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98,33,992
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Precaution Dose
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29,47,370
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,92,355
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2nd Dose
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1,71,66,809
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Precaution Dose
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30,29,190
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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4,35,09,633
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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53,66,36,102
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2nd Dose
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39,37,50,214
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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19,95,01,746
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2nd Dose
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16,80,61,976
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,43,40,238
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2nd Dose
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10,48,29,504
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Precaution Dose
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34,51,706
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Precaution Dose
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94,28,266
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Total
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1,63,58,44,536
2,99,073 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 3,73,70,971.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 93.23%.
2,85,914 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 22,23,018. Active cases constitute 5.55%of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 17,69,745tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 72.05 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 17.33% and the Daily Positivity rate also reported to be 16.16%.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
PM to address the post-budget webinar on ‘PM VIshwakarma KAushal Samman ’ on 11th March,2023
It is a part of 12 post-budget webinars being organized by government to seek ideas for implementation of budgetary announcements
Webinar will have 4 breakout sessions covering the Budget announcement for the MSME sector, PM VIshwakarma KAushal Samman , This will involve holding discussions and deliberations with regard to design, structure, and implementation of the new scheme
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the post-budget webinar on ‘PM VIshwakarma KAushal Samman ’ on 11th March , 2023 at around 10 AM. It is a part of a series of 12 post-budget webinars being organised by the Government of India to seek ideas and suggestions for effective implementation of the initiatives announced in the Union Budget. ‘PM VIshwakarma KAushal Samman ’ aims at improving the quality, scale and reach of products/services of artisans/crafts people by integrating them with the domestic and global value chains.
The webinar will have 4 breakout sessions covering the following themes :
1. Access to affordable finance, including incentives for digital transactions and social security
2. Advanced skill training and access to modern tools and technology
3. Marketing support for linkages with domestic and global markets
4. Structure of the scheme, identification of beneficiaries and implementation framework
Besides Ministers and Secretaries of the concerned Central Government Ministries, a host of stakeholders drawn from the industry, artisans, financial institutions, experts, entrepreneurs and associations along with officials of State governments and attached offices of the Ministries of MSME and Textiles would attend these webinars and contribute through suggestions for better implementation of budgetary announcement.
Special Service and Features
TN CM to attend Trade and Commerce Week event in Chennnai on September 22
Government of India through Ministry of Commerce & Industries, and various Export Promotion Councils  is organising “Vanijya Saptah”  event in all States and Union Territories across the country as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ with focus on economic growth, especially promotion of exports from India.
Thiru M.K.Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, will be participating in the State-level event as Chief Guest on 22.09.2021 at 11 am at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai.
Thiru Thangam Thennarasu, Industries Minister and Thiru T M Anbarasan, Minister for Rural Industries will also attend the event, apart from the Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Additional Secretary Ministry of Commerce & Industry , Principal Secretary Industries , Additional Director General Foreign Trade and other Senior Officials.
The event is planned for showcasing the export potential from the state of Tamil Nadu with the target to increase the state share of exports in a significant way with a focus on development of Industries and attracting investments apart from Agriculture and other sectors.
The members of Council for Leather Exports , Export Promotion Council for EOUs and SEZs , MEPZ Manufacturers’ Association , Federation of India Exporters Organisation , Plastics Export Promotion Council , National Institute of Fashion Technology , Footwear Design and Development Institute , Engineering Export Promotion Council , Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council , Chemical and Allied Products Export Promotion Council , Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India , Central Leather Research Institute , Leather Sector Skill Council , Agricultural and Process Food Products Export Development Authority  and HDFC Bank are participating in the event along with others from the Trading and Exporting community.
Apart from the state level programme, Exporters’ Conclaves have also been organised in the following places:
 Coimbatore on 23 September
 Tiruppur on 24 September
 Hosur  on 24 September
 Thoothukudi on 24 September
 Madurai on 25 September
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 183.26 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 15,859
- Active cases stand at 0.04%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
- 1,567 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
- 4,24,83,829
- 1,270 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 78.73 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,32,389 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Finance
Special Window to States for meeting the GST Compensation Cess shortfall
Under Option-I States were to be provided a Special Window of Borrowing of ₹1.1 lakh cr, and over and above that, an authorisation for additional Open Market Borrowings of 0.5% of their GSDP. The authorisation for increased OMBs of 0.5% of GSDP has been issued by Ministry of Finance on 13th October and are in relaxation of the reform conditions that were stipulated for eligibility. Additionally, under Option-I, the States are also eligible to carry forward their unutilised borrowing space to the next Financial Year.
Under the Special Window, the estimated shortfall of ₹1.1 lakh cr  will be borrowed by Government of India in appropriate tranches.
The amount so borrowed will be passed on to the States as a back-to-back loan in lieu of GST Compensation Cess releases.
This will not have any impact on the fiscal deficit of the Government of India. The amounts will be reflected as the capital receipts of the State Governments and as part of financing of its respective fiscal deficits.
This will avoid differential rates of interest that individual States may be charged for their respective SDLs and will be an administratively easier arrangement.
It may also be clarified that the General Government  borrowings will not increase by this step. The States that get the benefit from the Special Window are likely to borrow a considerably lesser amount from the additional borrowing facility of 2% of GSDP  under the Aatma Nirbhar Package.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address Association of Indian Universities’ 95th Annual Meet and National Seminar of Vice-Chancellors on 14th April
PM to also release books on Dr. BR Ambedkar authored by Shri Kishor Makwana
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the Association of Indian Universities’ 95th Annual Meet and National Seminar of Vice-Chancellors on 14th April 2021 at 11 AM through video conferencing. He will also launch four books related to Dr BR Ambedkar, authored by Shri Kishor Makwana. Governor and Chief Minister of Gujarat and Union Education Minister will also be present. The event is being hosted by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad.
About the AIU Meet and National Seminar of Vice-Chancellors
Association of Indian Universities , a premier apex body of higher education in the country, is conducting its 95th Annual Meet this year on 14th-15th April 2021. The Meet is an occasion for AIU to showcase its past year's achievements, present its financial statement and delineate the scheme of activities for the forthcoming year. It is also a platform to inform the members about the recommendations of Zonal Vice-Chancellors Meets and other discussions conducted throughout the year.
The Meet will also commemorate and celebrate the 96th Foundation day of AIU, established in 1925 under the patronage of stalwarts like Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.
A National Seminar of Vice-Chancellors on the theme 'Implementing National Educational Policy-2020 to Transform Higher Education in India'is also being organised during the Meet. It aims to work out implementation strategies for the recently launched National Education Policy− 2020 with a clear-cut action plan on effectively implementing the policy in the interest of its primary stakeholders, the students.
About books to be released
The Prime Minister will also release the following four books based on Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar's life, written by Shri Kishor Makwana:
- Dr. Ambedkar Jivan Darshan,
- Dr. Ambedkar Vyakti Darshan,
- Dr Ambedkar Rashtra Darshan, and
- Dr. Ambedkar Aayam Darshan
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
367 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 14,493
Active cases stand at 0.03%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.78%
1,815 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,44,35,204
801 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
92.86 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 55,636 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Finance
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  recovers smuggled Exotic Birds
Acting on specific input that live exotic birds of foreign origin smuggled into India from Bangladesh through Indo-Bangla border at North 24 Parganas are being transported in a vehicle heading towards Kolkata via Chakdaha/Kalyani Expressway, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  sleuths immediately swung into action. The DRI sleuths identified and intercepted the car near Muragacha More on Kalyani Expressway with three occupants including the driver.
Three Red and Blue Macaws, three Eclectus parrots, eight Pygmy Falcons, and seven white ducks were found badly crammed up in plastic bags and kept inside the car and also in the dicky of the vehicle.
DRI immediately contacted the office of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, West Bengal and also the Director of Alipore Zoo, Kolkata. Accordingly, the items were taken by DRI to Kolkata Zoo to whom the birds were handed over.
Illegal import of wildlife which is in violation of the Wild Life Protection Act automatically becomes a violation of the Customs Act by virtue of Section 111 of the Customs Act. All the birds have consequently been seized under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 read with the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972. Further investigation is in progress.
DRI is committed to combating Wild Life Crime including cross border crime such as trafficking in wild life art-crafts. DRI has been regularly making seizures of Wild Life articles such as Red Sanders wood which is highly valued in the markets of China and East Asia, Star Tortoises and other species of turtles, Deer antlers, Tiger & leopard skins and also ivory from elephant tusks.
In March this year, DRI seized 214 numbers of Indian star tortoise at Kolkata. Less than a month back, two Hollock Gibbons  and two Palm Civets  along with a variety of exotic birds which had all been smuggled through Bangladesh were recovered and seized by DRI.
There is an urgent need to step-up the fight against Wild Life crime, which has environmental, social and economic impact and a concerted effort is needed by all the law enforcement agencies in combating the same.
DRI welcomes information from public about any cross border crime including wild life crime. There are reward schemes as well for informants with complete anonymity assured.
Ministry of Defence
Test and Certification Agency clears Biojet fuel for Aircraft
On January 22, 2019, after months of exhaustive ground and flight trials, the indigenous produced bio-fuel has been finally cleared for use by the premier airworthiness certification agency of the country.
In a meeting chaired by Mr Jaypal, Outstanding Scientist and Chief Executive, the Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification  deliberated in detail the results of various checks and tests conducted on bio-jet fuel as per procedure recommended by top national and international certification agencies. On being completely satisfied with the performance parameters, the agency has formally granted its approval for use of this fuel, produced from non-conventional source i.e. non-edible vegetable/ tree borne oil to be used on military aircraft. The bio-jet fuel has been produced from seeds of Jatropha plant sourced from Chhattisgarh and processed at CSIR-IIP’s lab at Dehradun. This approval enables the IAF to fulfil its commitment to fly the maiden IAF An-32 aircraft on January 26, 2019, with a blend of bio-jet fuel.
Any hardware or software which is to be used on Indian military aircraft, including those operated by Indian Navy or Army has to be cleared for use by CEMILAC before being inducted for regular use. This clearance is a major step for continued testing and eventual full certification of the bio-jet fuel for use on a commercial scale by civil aircraft as well.
Increased demand of bio-jet fuel would give impetus to increase in collection of tree-borne non-edible oil seeds, which, in turn, will help generate ancillary income, increase remuneration for tribal and marginal farmers, and enthuse cultivation/ collection of oilseeds.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses ‘Garib Kalyan Sammelan’
Chief Minister Goa Dr Pramod Sawant, Union MoS for Tourism Shri. Shripad Naik Virtually attends Garib Kalyan Sammelan at Goa
Prime Minister released the 11th installment of financial benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi  scheme
16,000 farmers from Goa receives the PM-KISAN scheme financial benefits
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed ‘Garib Kalyan Sammelan’ in Shima, Himachal Pradesh. This novel public programme marking the completion of eight years of the government led by the Prime Minister is being organized across the country at State Capitals, District Headquarters, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras. In Goa, Collector North Goa and Rural Development Agency and Collector South Goa and Rural Development Agency organized ‘Garib Kalyan Sammelan’ at Institute Menezes Braganza hall and Ravindra Bhavan Margao respectively.
Union Minister of State for Tourism and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shripad Naik and Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant addressed and interacted with the beneficiaries at North Goa. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant informed that 16,000 farmers in the state of Goa are benefiting from ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi’ Scheme. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Goa is progressing rapidly. 6 lakh Goans are getting benefits of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana .The interaction took place with the beneficiaries of schemes and programmes such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Poshan Abhiyan, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Swachh Bharat Mission , Jal Jeevan Mission and AMRUT, Pradhan Mantri Svanidhi scheme , One Nation-One Ration Card, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, PM Jan Arogya Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres and Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana.
Union Minister Shripad Naik said that all the central government schemes are successfully implemented in Goa under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant. Welfare of the people and sound health is the priority of the government, said Shri Naik. Goa is emerging as a medical hub; soon the All India Institute of Ayurveda under the Ministry of AYUSH is going to be inaugurated. Goa has received the approval for 20 AYUSH health and welfare centres, informed Shripad Naik.
The Prime Minister also released the 11th instalment of financial benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi  scheme. This will enable the transfer of an amount of around Rs. 21,000 crore to more than 10 crore beneficiary farmer families. On this occasion, the Prime Minister also interacted with the beneficiaries of  across the country. Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Rajendra Arlekar, Chief Minister of Himachal Shri Jai Ram Thakur, and Union Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur were among those present on the occasion in Shimla.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
70 Rail and Road Projects Worth Rs 48,782 Crore Undertaken for Enhancementof Port Connectivity: Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today the Minister of State for Shipping  and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya informed that the Government of India has undertaken 55 rail projects worth Rs. 45883.2 crore and 15 projects worth Rs. 2899 Crore for enhancing port connectivity at various Major and Minor ports.
Shri Mandaviya informed that out of 55 rail projects, 15 projects worth Rs. 1048.20 Crore have been completed and 40 projects with a cost of Rs. 44785 Crore are under implementation. Out of 15 road projects, 10 projects worth Rs. 2592 Crore have been completed and 5 projects amounting to Rs. 307 Crore are under implementation.
He said that an expenditure for 38 rail connectivity projects being undertaken by Ministry of Railways till March,2019 is approx. Rs 16403 Crore. For 15 road and 17 rail connectivity projects undertaken by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways/ Major Ports, the expenditure in last three FYs is approx. Rs 3204.82 Crore.
Ministry of Railways
First Aid And Medical Facilities in Trains
First Aid Boxes containing essential drugs and dressing materials are provided with the guards of all passenger carrying trains. In addition, Augmented First Aid Boxes with wide range of medicines, disposable medical material, etc. have been provided with the Train Superintendents/ Guards of Rajdhani/Shatabdi Express trains and some nominated trains. Front line staffs deployed on trains are also trained in rendering First Aid. The Station Masters of all stations have details of doctors, clinics and hospitals, both Government and Private, in the vicinity of the station, so that their services could also be availed, in emergencies. Ambulance services of both Railway hospitals and State Governments are utilized when required.
A pilot project of deployment of doctors in Duronto Trains was undertaken for a period of two years. During the Pilot Project, it was noted that serious patient could not be treated on board and had to be de-trained for medical treatment at a hospital only because the medical equipments, such as ECG machines etc. do not function properly on the trains due to noise/ vibration etc.
The issue of rendering Medical Assistance/ First Aid to the passengers was examined by Hon’ble Supreme Court and it was ordered that a committee of experts be constituted by All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and recommendations of the committee be implemented by Ministry of Railways. Accordingly, the recommendations of the committee were obtained and have been implemented.
This information was given by the Minister of State of Railways Shri Rajen Gohain in
a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.